Tate Liverpool unveils Sir Peter Blake's new Dazzle cafe

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Artist Sir Peter Blake has been specially commissioned to update the Tate Liverpool Café and give it a ‘dazzling’ new makeover.

Sir Peter, who co-created the sleeve design for the Beatles’ album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, created the Everybody Razzle Dazzle patterns on the recently dazzled Mersey Ferry.

It was such a success that he has now been asked to make a new prominent wall installation that brings together the artist’s iconic pop motifs, with a special set of maritime signal flags.

With a new look and feel for the café, a new suite of furniture has also been installed. The made-over café includes large communal tables where visitors can socialise and meet new people, new and updated serving counter, a bar stool area looking out onto the Albert Dock so visitors can enjoy and reflect on the magnificent views.

Keith Moore, Catering General Manager says: “Here at Tate Liverpool Café we aim to create the best experience for our diners. I’m sure that with our friendly service, delicious menu and fabulous new surroundings our visitors will be coming back again and again.”

For the re-vamped cafe new additions have been added to the menu including Thai chicken salad, a vegetarian and vegan friendly three bean salad and a selection of ciabatta sandwiches.

The Beatles cover of the album Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

There is also a selection of tea, coffee and soft drinks. It has a license for alcoholic drinks, with wines and locally brewed beer including a bespoke golden ale made in collaboration with Mad Hatter, in celebration of Sir Peter Blake’s commission.

Francesco Manacorda, Artistic Director, Tate Liverpool says: “We’re delighted that Sir Peter has accepted our commission and his ‘dazzle’ motif is a fantastic addition to the café. When visiting Tate Liverpool audiences have the opportunity to explore art and the café extends this offer by creating a place where visitors can physically immerse themselves in work by one of the country’s greatest living artists.”